Practical information about the weekend
PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEEKEND 2023:
We encourage everyone to review this post, as we have limited ability to answer questions during setup and Torucon itself.
You can also find answers to most questions in our FAQ.
At Torucon, you can ask about most things in our Info Desk.
● Program: https://torucon.no/program (Can be downloaded as pdf or available in the Infostand)
NB! Torucon will be held as planned, and is not affected by the extreme weather Hans. We ask all visitors to stay updated on travel routes and alternatives, and hope everyone has a safe journey to Trondheim.
We are not able to refund tickets even if you do not get to Torucon due to the weather.
Tickets and entrance:
Doors open at 10:00 am both days.
We use the hotel's congress entrance, i.e. the door closest to the fjord, under the inscription "Clarion Hotell og Congress Trondheim". Just inside you will find the ticket and weapons check.
Tickets are sold at the door; there may be a queue, so be early. We accept both cards and cash (note that there is a fee of NOK 50 per ticket at the door).
Online sales will close on Friday. Tickets will only be available at the door from Friday, August 11.
Tickets can be downloaded as a PDF, or printed and presented at the door. Remember valid ID!
Companion certificate:
● Companion certificate: We accept companion certificates at Torucon! The user then pays full price, and the companion enters free of charge when the companion certificate and the holder's ticket are shown at the door.
Salute:
We have our own honorary tickets. These can be purchased at the door, or via a separate link. Requires a valid certificate.
T-shirts and tote bags are sold at Billett & Salg, just inside the door.
T-shirts: 180;-kr
Tote bags: 70kr
Are you missing merch in your collection?
T-shirts from previous years: 100;-kr
Tote bags from previous years: 50;-kr
Parking:
● The hotel has underground parking 275;- per day*, Charging price, electric car: 3,0 per kwt).
There is paid outdoor parking in the surrounding area. Free in the city center after 16:00.
Please note that you will be charged every time you drive in/out of the underground parking garage.
Access:
Bus:
The nearest bus stop is Pirbadet, which is served by AtB lines 21 and 23.
Line 25 stops a stone's throw away, at the Hurtigbåtterminalen.
Lines 2, 10, 79 and 311 stop at Trondheim Central Station, close by.
Download AtB's App for details on bus routes and times. Bus routes and times.
Train: Clarion Hotel & Congress is approximately 10 minutes' walk from Trondheim Central Station.
See the map
ATM and nearby facilities:
The nearest ATM is at Trondheim Central Station. Bring cash!
Rema 1000 is located across the street from the hotel. NOTE! Closes at 18:00 on Saturday, and closed on Sunday.
The Solsiden shopping center is within walking distance of the hotel, towards the city center.
● Simens Isbar has put together an enchanting menu for our guests! Ice cream, Belgian waffles, donuts and snack boxes, oh my!
Kong Chai on Solsiden has the best boba in town, and here you can get 10% off bubble tea when you show your ticket wristband!
● Sot Sabrura at Torvet offers 20% off all orders on presentation of a ticket bracelet/badge. The offer is valid both Saturday (11:00-22:00) and Sunday (13:00-22:00)
Food and drink:
It gets hot quickly! Remember to drink plenty of water! Water stations are clearly marked around the premises. Tell a medic if you feel unwell! Use the Cooling Lounge or the quiet room if necessary
Remember to eat too! There are convenience stores in the area, and the hotel serves food for our guests in the Living Room restaurant.
They serve from their own menu, in addition to the following menu:
Sandwich with chicken/vegetarian and curry - 135;-kr
Pulled pork burger with chili mayo, coleslaw, tortilla chips and salsa - 165;- kr
On the premises:
We have a staffed cloakroom available where you can hang up your bags, outerwear, etc. The cloakroom is free of charge and is located in Cosmos (the main hall), by the stage.
The Arcade can be found in the Living Room, by the hotel restaurant, in the Meteor and Andromeda rooms.
PHOTO ROOM: Once pre-judging is finished on Saturday, everyone can use the photo room in Comet for a photoshoot with a neutral background.
● COOLING LOUNGE: Right next to the Infodesk you'll find Polaris. This room is set aside for everyone with fursuits and large/heavy costumes to go in and cool off during the weekend.
● QUIET ROOM is available in Eclipse when the room is not used for judging. Here you can retreat if there are too many sounds and impressions.
Not all stands have access to a card terminal. Remember cash!
● Crew is here to help you! Can't find your way around? Ask at the infodesk, or find a volunteer!
Program and registration during the weekend:
The full program can be found here.
Participants in the Cosplay & Craftmanship competition are asked to meet backstage at least 10 minutes before each round starts (Round 1 12:30, Round 2 16:30). Info about Pre-judging will be given backstage .
https://www.torucon.no/program/cosplay-craftmanship
Chibi catwalk: In Cosmos 14:00 Saturday, 15:00 Sunday. Registration at the info stand until half an hour before the catwalk starts. Meet up about 10 minutes before at Backstage (for children up to 13 years). Read more: https: //www.torucon.no/program/chibi-catwalk
Cosplay Catwalk: In Cosmos, Saturday 18:00, and Sunday 15:30 Registration at the info stand until 30 minutes before the catwalk starts. Meet up at least 10 minutes before at Backstage.
Read more: https://www.torucon.no/program/cosplay-catwalk
Group cosplay: In Cosmos Sunday, 13:30.
Meet at least 10 minutes backstage before the competition starts.
Read more: https: //www.torucon.no/program/gruppecosplay
● Pokèmon Switch tournament: Saturday from 12:00 in the Arcade. Registration takes place in the tournament room until 11:30. Participants must show up by 11:45.
Read more: https://www.torucon.no/program/pokemon-vg-turnering
Pokèmon TCG tournament: Sunday from 12:00 in the Arcade. Registration takes place in the tournament room until 11:30. Participants must show up by 11:45.
Read more:https://www.torucon.no/program/pokemon-tcg-turnering
Vote for the entries in the FMV competition (Closes August 12 at midnight) :
https://www.torucon.no/program/fmv-konkurranse
In addition, we have lots of activities, quizzes, K-pop hangout and workshops where you can just join in! Read more at https://torucon.no/program
Torucon After Hours:
● Call of Dice is holding a Live D&D show throughout Saturday night, until 23:00 in Cosmos D: https://www.torucon.no/program/one-spot-hot-shot
● Trondheim Kino has set up discounted screenings of Spiderverse, Barbie and Slam Dunk for our guests on Saturday at 21:00. Read more and book: https://www.torucon.no/program/kveldskino-pa-nova
Behavior:
● Con is not consent: Be nice and nice to each other! Ask before you take pictures of others and whether you can upload them online.
Be careful with "compliments": Don't comment on someone's body/age/skin color/functionality level
Avoid sexist and salacious comments.
Respect the boundaries of others and do not be nasty or pushy. In the worst case scenario, annoying and rude behavior can lead to exclusion from the event.
"In character" is not an excuse for bad behavior.
● Be considerate of others. It can quickly become crowded, so be careful with props and large costumes. Be considerate of wheelchairs, strollers, etc.
Do not block doorways and passages.
● Free Hugs? Stand still and wait for people to hug you!
If you experience someone being nasty, harassing, or in any way making you feel uncomfortable; TELL someone in the crew, or get hold of a guard. We will take care of the situation.
Smoking and intoxicants are strictly prohibited on Torucon's premises. If we suspect that you are intoxicated/under the influence, it may lead to exclusion from the event. If you see someone who seems intoxicated, or breaks the rules in any other way, tell the crew/guards!
In the worst case scenario, violation of our policies may result in expulsion from the event.
Read our Code of Conduct: https://www.torucon.no/ordensregler
Do you see someone who is a bit down, or walking alone? It's not dangerous to get in touch! You might make a new friend! Tell a crew member/medic if you see someone who needs help or is feeling unwell.
Weapons/Props:
Softguns/airsofts are not permitted at Torucon.
Weapons and rules of conduct:
Available here.
Are you unsure whether your weapon/prop is approved? Visit the guards in the weapons check and show your weapon!
Do you have a weapon that does not comply with the regulations but that you need for the competition? The guards can take care of these, and you will receive them for the competition. After Torucon, you can pick them up again at the weapons check.
Important! We have received a request from the police to remind you of the following:
Point one: All costume props that resemble real weapons (especially firearms) must be completely hidden when people are not inside Torucon.
Point two: Masks that conceal the face (or half conceal the face) are prohibited outside Torucon. The police will at all times be able to identify people if necessary, and therefore, according to Trondheim's city bylaws, it is illegal to cover your face in public spaces.
The police are aware that Torucon takes place during the weekend, but we still encourage you to consider these two points when traveling outside the con area, and to be considerate of the public.
Torucon is not responsible for any situations that may arise outside our area.
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